Best Greenworks Cordless Lawn Edgers (2026)

The 40V platform is the broadest in this brand's range, which means a pack bought for this edger will also power many other yard tools. The kit includes a 4.0Ah battery and charger, so nothing else is needed. A brushless motor drives an 8 inch steel blade, and a curb wheel keeps the cut parallel to the pavement.

The listing emphasizes clean, professional edges along driveways, sidewalks and patios, and it describes the motor as high efficiency with quiet operation. That fits the design, since brushless motors waste less energy as heat. A sibling listing of the tool only version quotes a no load speed of 6500 rpm.

Against the 80V and 82V edgers it has less headroom but a better platform for most homes, and against the 24V trimmer edgers it cuts a crisper trench. Charge the pack after use, clean the housing and store the battery indoors. Because the same 40V pack also fits larger tools, it is worth labeling it with the purchase date and keeping it off the charger once it reads full. On the first pass of the season, set the depth to the middle position, look at the wall left behind and adjust one notch at a time.

This is the highest powered edger in the range. A direct drive brushless motor delivers up to 1.5 kW, the maximum cut depth is 2.2 inches, and the blade is heat treated for longer life. A 4.0Ah battery and charger ship in the box, so it is a complete kit.

Direct drive removes the belt or gear train between motor and blade, which cuts energy loss and keeps the blade at speed in heavy soil. The 2.2 inch depth is deeper than the 40V tool and most 20V rivals, which suits restoring a neglected edge. The tradeoff is the 82V platform, which fits a smaller set of tools than the 40V.

Because of the power, handle it with respect: keep the guard in place, wear eye protection and stand clear of the discharge. Store the 82V battery indoors and charge it before long periods of storage. At this power level the blade can throw a stone a long way, so sweep the edge first, and keep pets and children well back. Because the 2.2 inch depth cuts through roots up to a certain size, listen for a change in motor note and back off before it stalls.

For owners who already have 80V batteries from a mower or blower, this bare tool slots straight in. The listing claims it generates more torque than gas edgers and runs at lower noise, and it offers five tool free depth positions with a curb wheel for guidance.

The 80V platform is a step above the 40V in motor headroom, which shows in compacted soil and along concrete. The bare tool listing means a pack and charger are extra, which is a poor deal for a first time buyer. Against the 82V kit it is cheaper if you own the batteries, and it has the finest depth steps of any edger in this brand's range.

Check the battery fit, keep the housing clean and store the pack indoors. Inspect the blade for rounding after concrete work. Having five depth positions means you can step down a notch at a time as the blade wears, which is a handy trick: when a worn blade starts to struggle at the deepest setting, raise it one notch and it will cut cleanly again, buying you a few extra sessions. Do keep a spare.

This edger runs on two 24V batteries working together as 48V, a clever arrangement because 24V packs are shared across the brand's lighter tools. The listing quotes up to 45 minutes of runtime on two fully charged 4.0Ah batteries, depending on grass conditions, and the tool has a brushless motor and a curb wheel on an 8 inch blade.

The dual pack design means both batteries are in use at once, so you cannot swap one and keep going as with a single pack tool. The benefit is that the same 24V packs can run the 24V trimmers in this range. Against the 40V kit it has two batteries rather than one, but a smaller platform.

Charge both packs after each use and keep them as a matched pair. Mixing a new pack with an old one can shorten the runtime. Since both packs are drained together, a weak one drags the whole system down, so replace the pair when runtime falls well below the quoted 45 minutes, and do it before the season so a failed job does not catch you out. The same packs will keep the 24V trimmers running.

A 13 inch swath and a 90 degree pivoting head make this a combined trimmer and edger, and the listing says you can switch modes in three clicks. A steel edging guide helps the string follow a border, and a shaft that adjusts from 40 to 52 inches fits users from about 5 feet 2 inches to 6 feet 4 inches.

It weighs 7.8 pounds and uses anti vibration technology to reduce fatigue, which matters on a tool you hold in the air. The 40V battery is the same platform as the 8 inch edger kit, so one pack can serve both. Against the 24V trimmer it has a bigger swath and a larger platform.

Keep the line supply fresh, clear grass from the head and charge the 2.0Ah battery after use. It suits lawns that need trimming more than deep edging. The 5 head positions on the listing let you trim under decks, edge sidewalks and clear fence lines from the same tool, so run through them once to find the setting that suits you. A steel guide on a string edger saves the line from the curb, which stretches a spool further.

The simplest tool in the lineup. A one button switch changes from trimming to edging with no tools, and a 90 degree pivoting head lets you edge around tree roots, beds and slopes without straining your wrists. A telescoping aluminum shaft adjusts for shorter or taller users.

It is a light duty tool on a 24V battery, so treat it as a trimmer first and an edger second. It is a good fit for beginners and small lawns, where weight and cost matter more than depth. Against the 40V trimmer it has a smaller swath and a lighter platform, but it is easier to carry.

Charge the battery after use, check the line and clear grass from the guard. The 24V pack is shared with the other 24V tools in the range. It is a forgiving tool for beginners because the light head and one button switch remove the usual awkward steps, and the telescoping shaft means a short user and a tall one can share it in the same afternoon without a wrench.